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hondauk · 18 March 2017, 08:28 AM

Some 46 years ago I bought my first Rolex (an explorer) about ten years ago I bought my wife a lady datejust. I bought my son and daughter in-law a Rolex each as a wedding gift. I bought my daughter a George Jenson (her choice I don't know where i went wrong) and son in-law a Datejust. Now the big question I have three grand children there may be a fourth in a couple of years time. What I'm thinking of doing is buying a watch the year of their birth and giving them on their 18th birthday if I'm still living. I've given this a lot of thought lately but I don't know which watches to choose. Perhaps a datejust for the boys and an air king or midsize for the girls.
What do you all think of this idea.
They won't forget grandpa will they!

904VT · 18 March 2017, 08:30 AM

I think explorers and oyster perpetuals are great options too

Nice gesture that I'm sure they'll appreciate

swils8610 · 18 March 2017, 09:21 AM

Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.

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beer · 18 March 2017, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by hondauk

I bought my daughter a George Jenson (her choice I don't know where i went wrong)!

hahaha

datejust24 · 18 March 2017, 09:35 AM

Sub, Sea Dweller, DJ

TheRolexKingofLV · 18 March 2017, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.

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Sounds like a winner!

ejvette · 18 March 2017, 09:40 AM

Wow awesome gesture would you be my grandpa

KrismanX · 18 March 2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.

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This would go famously.

superstarmar · 18 March 2017, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.

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I second/third that emotion ...

Really , great idea !!!

ABChop · 19 March 2017, 02:07 AM

Maybe you'd like to adopt me? : )
Wish i had a father or grandpa like u.
I bought my brother a GMT a few years ago....so better to give than receive i guess.

And yes i suppose sub or gmt for boys; and i'd also go with a 36mm datejust for the girls...my wife prefers this size.

OmegaJJH · 19 March 2017, 04:47 AM

I bought my baby boy a 36mm DJ on jubilee - a birth year watch.

I've got loads of pics of him wearing it as a new born.

I plan to give it to him on his 21st and be able to say this watch is 21 years old just like you.

The DJ to me is a timeless classic that will never go out of style.

Let us know (with pics) what you decide. Have fun!

LawrenceNightingale · 19 March 2017, 05:01 AM

Great idea! Talk about creating family heirlooms! One thing to consider- buying those watches and holding them for the next couple decades will involve a couple trips to service, per watch/grandkid. This could add up to a decent sum. I'd hate to give a 20 year old NOS watch that needed to be serviced a family member who isn't as financially stable as Grandpa.

joli160 · 19 March 2017, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swils8610

Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.

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Yes

hondauk · 19 March 2017, 07:22 AM

Yes I had considered the issue of an 18 year old watch being used for the first time and needing a service prior to being given. But I think the sentiment behind it will be worth it.
I think I'm going with the sub and the datejust.

Now for the girls which style of datejust should I look for.
Any suggestions

Hairdude1 · 19 March 2017, 08:42 AM

I would get either DJ or Gmt

AK797 · 19 March 2017, 09:16 AM

Sub for boys and YM for girls.

SonnyAK · 19 March 2017, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swils8610

Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.

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That's a winning pair for sure!

TK-710 · 19 March 2017, 12:12 PM

I think since your first was an explorer theirs should be too. Classic all purpose watch that they can enjoy for their lifetime. Regardless of which watch you choose it is a great idea and the fact that you and your wife have one and you've already gifted 3/4 of their parents with them will only make it that much nore special. Truly great idea and congratulations on being able to do it!

Disregard I missed the OPs second post where he had decided. Great choice

Lash L · 19 March 2017, 12:33 PM

Cool gesture, just make sure they have 10,000 in an IRA too.

sensui · 19 March 2017, 12:39 PM

Op. I sincerely salute your generosity towards your family. They will remember this gesture forever.

douglasf13 · 19 March 2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lash L

Cool gesture, just make sure they have 10,000 in an IRA too.

Yeah, they'd probably prefer that and an Apple gift card for whatever wearables
are like in the future.

easybee · 19 March 2017, 12:45 PM

YM was my choice of gift to my two daughters when they were old enough to "toast" with a proper beverage. If I had any sons (which I don't), I would have gifted either the Explorer or the GMTII.

Bigsykedaddy · 19 March 2017, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa.

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I second this, great idea

That's an awesome gesture OP I'm sure they will love it

hondauk · 27 March 2017, 04:54 AM

Bought the first watch today for grandson. Submarine date The restoration card is dated March 2014 and guess what - Seb was born March 20th 2014 doesn't get any better. The chase is on for an August 2011, midsize yacht master or datejust just have to see what comes along.

hondauk · 27 March 2017, 04:57 AM

Would have read registration card. The watch is unworn and as new.

hondauk · 27 March 2017, 04:59 AM

My typing finger is not working very well. Should have read registration card is dated March 2014

OmegaJJH · 27 March 2017, 05:04 AM

Don't worry, we knew what you meant. Huge congrats on the find!!

Please share some pics!!

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watchwatcher · 27 March 2017, 05:14 AM

How about the new EXP for the boys and OP for the girls? Keeps the cost pretty similar and those are heck of a nice watch.

Andrés G · 27 March 2017, 05:16 AM

Nice way of showing your love for them. Post a pic of the watches when you can.

hondauk · 27 March 2017, 06:11 AM

Will do when I get all three. In the meantime how do you suggest I look after these watches for example the sub date that I have received yesterday was first sold in March 2014 and it is in as new unused condition. I am going to put it away for a further 15 years as Seb has only just had his 3rd birthday. How do you suggest I look after it. Do you think I should run it every three months for a weekend or so or just let it sleep for 15 years and have it serviced just before his 18th birthday?

18 March 2017, 08:28 AM	#1
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	Family gifts Some 46 years ago I bought my first Rolex (an explorer) about ten years ago I bought my wife a lady datejust. I bought my son and daughter in-law a Rolex each as a wedding gift. I bought my daughter a George Jenson (her choice I don't know where i went wrong) and son in-law a Datejust. Now the big question I have three grand children there may be a fourth in a couple of years time. What I'm thinking of doing is buying a watch the year of their birth and giving them on their 18th birthday if I'm still living. I've given this a lot of thought lately but I don't know which watches to choose. Perhaps a datejust for the boys and an air king or midsize for the girls. What do you all think of this idea. They won't forget grandpa will they!

18 March 2017, 09:40 AM	#7
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Wow awesome gesture would you be my grandpa __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

19 March 2017, 02:07 AM	#10
ABChop "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 671	Maybe you'd like to adopt me? : ) Wish i had a father or grandpa like u. I bought my brother a GMT a few years ago....so better to give than receive i guess. And yes i suppose sub or gmt for boys; and i'd also go with a 36mm datejust for the girls...my wife prefers this size. __________________ - "M" 16600 Sea-Dweller - "A" GMT 16700. -“A” 16613LB Sub - 1680 Red Sub, Mark II, "Full Set" - 116660 DSSD D-Blue, 124060, 126613LN, 116710BLNR - 116500LN White Dial - “U” 16610 “SWISS” dial

19 March 2017, 08:42 AM	#15
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would get either DJ or Gmt __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

27 March 2017, 05:04 AM	#27
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Family gifts Don't worry, we knew what you meant. Huge congrats on the find!! Please share some pics!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 March 2017, 08:30 AM	#2
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	I think explorers and oyster perpetuals are great options too Nice gesture that I'm sure they'll appreciate

18 March 2017, 09:21 AM	#3
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Subs for the boys. 36mm datejust for the girls. Engrave the back Love, Grandpa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

18 March 2017, 09:35 AM	#5
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Sub, Sea Dweller, DJ

19 March 2017, 04:47 AM	#11
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	I bought my baby boy a 36mm DJ on jubilee - a birth year watch. I've got loads of pics of him wearing it as a new born. I plan to give it to him on his 21st and be able to say this watch is 21 years old just like you. The DJ to me is a timeless classic that will never go out of style. Let us know (with pics) what you decide. Have fun!

19 March 2017, 05:01 AM	#12
LawrenceNightingale "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: FloriDUH Watch: Sub No-Date Posts: 110	Great idea! Talk about creating family heirlooms! One thing to consider- buying those watches and holding them for the next couple decades will involve a couple trips to service, per watch/grandkid. This could add up to a decent sum. I'd hate to give a 20 year old NOS watch that needed to be serviced a family member who isn't as financially stable as Grandpa.

19 March 2017, 07:22 AM	#14
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	Yes I had considered the issue of an 18 year old watch being used for the first time and needing a service prior to being given. But I think the sentiment behind it will be worth it. I think I'm going with the sub and the datejust. Now for the girls which style of datejust should I look for. Any suggestions

19 March 2017, 09:16 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Sub for boys and YM for girls.

19 March 2017, 12:12 PM	#18
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	I think since your first was an explorer theirs should be too. Classic all purpose watch that they can enjoy for their lifetime. Regardless of which watch you choose it is a great idea and the fact that you and your wife have one and you've already gifted 3/4 of their parents with them will only make it that much nore special. Truly great idea and congratulations on being able to do it! Disregard I missed the OPs second post where he had decided. Great choice

19 March 2017, 12:33 PM	#19
Lash L "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 160	Cool gesture, just make sure they have 10,000 in an IRA too.

19 March 2017, 12:39 PM	#20
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Op. I sincerely salute your generosity towards your family. They will remember this gesture forever.

19 March 2017, 12:45 PM	#22
easybee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4	YM was my choice of gift to my two daughters when they were old enough to "toast" with a proper beverage. If I had any sons (which I don't), I would have gifted either the Explorer or the GMTII.

27 March 2017, 04:54 AM	#24
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	Bought the first watch today for grandson. Submarine date The restoration card is dated March 2014 and guess what - Seb was born March 20th 2014 doesn't get any better. The chase is on for an August 2011, midsize yacht master or datejust just have to see what comes along.

27 March 2017, 04:57 AM	#25
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	Would have read registration card. The watch is unworn and as new.

27 March 2017, 04:59 AM	#26
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	My typing finger is not working very well. Should have read registration card is dated March 2014

27 March 2017, 05:14 AM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	How about the new EXP for the boys and OP for the girls? Keeps the cost pretty similar and those are heck of a nice watch.

27 March 2017, 05:16 AM	#29
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Nice way of showing your love for them. Post a pic of the watches when you can.

27 March 2017, 06:11 AM	#30
hondauk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: East Yorkshire UK Watch: Day Date Tridor Posts: 146	Will do when I get all three. In the meantime how do you suggest I look after these watches for example the sub date that I have received yesterday was first sold in March 2014 and it is in as new unused condition. I am going to put it away for a further 15 years as Seb has only just had his 3rd birthday. How do you suggest I look after it. Do you think I should run it every three months for a weekend or so or just let it sleep for 15 years and have it serviced just before his 18th birthday?

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